Prominent business, finance executive points out recession indicators

PGT Innovations President and CEO Jeff Jackson has several indicators when he considers where the economy is headed, recession or otherwise, and its impact on the Venice-based impact resistant windows and doors manufacturer. The company has approximately 5,500 employees spread across its 12 locations. That includes some 2,200 in Sarasota County, where Publix is the only non-government entity with more employees.  

Jackson has had a long career in business and finance. He joined PGT in 2005, and helped lead the company’s IPO in 2006. Prior to that he held executive finance positions at The Hershey Co., Mrs. Smith’s Bakeries and KPMG. Six of Jackson's recession indicators for PGT include: